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 # Keyman Version History
 
+## 18.0.186 alpha 2025-02-06
+
+* feat(windows): check updates and automatic update merged (#13115)
+
 ## 18.0.185 alpha 2025-02-05
 
 * fix(developer): make kmc log options consistent across all commands (#13075)
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-18.0.186
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